Creative Darlington is an arts initiative to increase participation and engagement with the arts in Darlington.
Darlington, North East England
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There's a free Halloween painting workshop at Darlington Library Art Gallery from 1pm - 3pm on Friday 30 October 2026 to accompany the fab Are you alright? exhibition. All materials provided, children must be accompanied by an adult and booking required! tinyurl.com/4mhecbeb
Looking forward to hearing and seeing some great artists at Hopetown Darlington during the Songs of the Railways event supported by Creative Darlington running noon to 3pm today tinyurl.com/mtu73h3n
Would you like to write a novel and meet top literary agents? Writers' Block North East would like to help. Visit tinyurl.com/2kwehy3t for more information and details of FREE writing workshops in October or November 2026. Places limited, e-mail [email protected] to book!
Darlington Society of Arts exhibition is on display at The Station in Richmond now tinyurl.com/2v83r2mu. There's lots to explore in this exhibition and its last day is on Tuesday 6th October 2026. This short video gives a flavour of what's included youtu.be/l3q2K2Ddl9E
Clown State are offering a bookable course on Tuesday evenings starting 6 October in clowning, Bouffon and other comic performance by Rosa Stourac McCreery to those who want more playfulness, courage, connection and absolute ridiculousness in their lives tinyurl.com/48kx2bbd.
Saw and heard Staithe in Darlington last week who mentioned the forthcoming How Mountain Girls Can Love: Aurora Engine/Dolly Memorial/ Special Guests event at The Old Coal Yard in Newcastle on Sunday 27 September 2026, with further details here tinyurl.com/vjb2x4wy
Find out more about the Music Growth Package Fund at tinyurl.com/bdza455t with an opportunity to book your place on a webinar on Thursday 17 September 2026 at tinyurl.com/5n8kdwbv.
The 2026 Mercury Prize Fringe programme, This City Sings, a city-wide celebration of music and culture runs between 15th October 2026 and 22nd October 2026 with over 30 events in Newcastle's iconic music venues and further information here tinyurl.com/3drkwpkz
Great fun this morning exploring this fantastic exhibition and listening to some of the recordings of people's memorable journeys - its on until 27th September and well worth a visit in my view hopetowndarlington.co.uk/wha…
The Memory of a Journey: Final Station exhibition includes thousands of peg dolls created during the S&DR200 festival and opens at Hopetown Darlington tomorrow and is on display until 27th September hopetowndarlington.co.uk/wha….
There's an array of brilliant Last Train Home events in Darlington this week for those working in the sector and music lovers care of artists, bands, Tracks Darlington, funders and partners. If you can join any we hope you have a great time.
Looking forward to the forthcoming Darlington Society of Arts Annual Exhibition at The Station in Richmond and you can find out more about The Society, who will also be exhibiting in Darlington Library later this year, at tinyurl.com/2rd6xvxf.
With 40+ artists over 5 stages the Last Train Home festival this Saturday is all set to delight audiences at Darlington Hippodrome, The Forum Music Studios and The Hullabaloo. You can book your ticket in advance at £25 + booking fee, or pay £30 on the day tinyurl.com/37tsr66y
Looking forward to seeing and hearing brilliant artists when the LTH Express pulls into Hopetown Darlington tonight, doors 7pm, tickets £10 + booking fee at tinyurl.com/4w4fc7kb.
ETCH is a dynamic platform empowering creatives promoting regular networking events across the Tees Valley which are always free to attend. ETCH Membership is designed for those who want more tailored support for a one off payment with sign up details at etchevent.co.uk/about-1.
New Writing North's TV writing script hub for neurodiverse writers will take place in Newcastle, and hub on writing genre for TV (horror / sci-fi / thriller and fantasy) will be held at Darlington Hippodrome. Apply by Tuesday 1 September. More info here: newwritingnorth.com/event/ch…
Applications close on Tuesday 1 September for New Writing North's TV script writing hub for neurodiverse writers, tinyurl.com/2u72uskr.
Jack Drum Arts tinyurl.com/4pwnnzcp are marking their 40th birthday. They've helped many people address their aspirations, shone a light on local heritage and current concerns, led international projects, brought people together, and brightened many people's lives to date!
Thousands of community-created peg dolls will be on view 5th to 27th September in the Memory of a Journey: Final Station exhibition at Hopetown Darlington. Plenty to explore whether you made a Peg Doll or not and see if you can spot yours if you did! hopetowndarlington.co.uk/wha…
The opportunity to nominate an individual or group for their Contribution to the Arts or in another category in Darlington's Stronger Communities Awards 2026 ends at 5pm on Friday 11 September 2026 tinyurl.com/ynw4n455